Labelling of goods - Prepackaged goods - Compulsory requirements (14 page(s), in English)

Labelling of goods - Prepackaged goods - Compulsory requirements (14 page(s), in English)

1.1   This standard specifies requirements for the information to be included on labels of goods prepackaged for sale, distribution and use in Trinidad and Tobago, the method of display of such information, and where necessary, the wording and units of measurements to be used.

1.2 This standard does not apply to the following:

a) goods or classes of goods for which labelling requirements have been prescribed in national regulations issued by other Government Ministries and agencies; inter alia: 

   i) goods or classes of goods for food, drugs, cosmetics and devices;

   ii) goods or classes of goods for pesticides and toxic chemicals.

b) goods or classes of goods for which specific labelling requirements have been prescribed in compulsory National Standards;

c) goods or classes of goods for agricultural produce.

d) goods intended for export only which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling enforced in the country to which they are being exported;

e) goods that are sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package;

f) goods that are weighed, measured or counted in the presence of the purchaser with or without being packaged; 

g) gift-wrapped goods; and

h) markings on shipping containers.